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But at least with him we knew where the injury was.. Zhirkov's could be anyone's guess!

LOL yeah I meant because Anelka doesn't play.. The Sturridge thing is a given, we can't expect it anymore..

For once.. I'm glad Kalou plays. (I'll regret this.. ^)

Agreed, but if you look at Leeds United right now, who are in a position to get promotion at the end of the season, it just shows you there is hope for Southampton in the future. I hope you do one on Blackpool

Really annoyed about lack of information regarding Zhirkov's injury. It's ridiculous!

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I just think there's no emphasis on scoring from corners now, which is a shame because of the height and power we have. Malouda used to take corners even before Lampard got injured so I don't think that's the problem

Reading the deal, I actually agree with you. He's 22 and signed a 2 year contract. I'm sure after this he will move, and Athletico will get a good fee for him, so they both win.

It's just his agent stirring up a better deal or something. No proof we're actually considering it. It is interesting about that clause in his contract which allow Fergie to hijack a team's bid if he wants.. We should've added that to Stoch's deal

Oh don't do that.. Alex will be right and tomorrow we will be linked :|

My bad on the "home-grown" part. Forgot he wasn't English I'd still love the signing though (if it happened)

Ivanovic is back. But I'd love for Bruma to make a 2nd consecutive start..

- I was worried people wouldn't agree with me because he plays for Blackburn

I envy your academy, very underrated, produced some good players, like Bale, Walcott, Bridge & Baird. Correct me if I'm wrong also, but Alan Shearer too? Your club has been very good at producing players, it pains me to see the decline of your club, but I hope you guys will be back in the Premier League one day.

I guess being the son-in-law of Maradonna is enough for him. Shame really..

According to the Metro today, we're one of the clubs who have made official inquiries about him Fair enough the Metro is hardly the best source in the world, but this makes me very happy. Samba, 26-years old, is a fantastic defender, he gives it his all, he's strong & he's a leader. He's also home-grown. I'd love it if we signed him, but apparently he'll cost us £8million. Considering Bolton are asking for £20million for Cahill, it think this is a great deal.. Thoughts?

Lol typical. I'm sure it's all forgotten though

It was nothing. Drogba was just upset about throwing the lead away, he was just airing his frustrations.

to be honest, I'm a big fan of Richards. The defender side of him anyway, he's still very young, I wish we'd signed him in the past

He said nothing of the sort. That article contained no direct quotes at all. Pure speculation, the Independent is awful when it comes to football.

I'll only believe it when I see it..

Luiz it is then..

45 pages on this.. At least we can close it now

If we are really "improving" then we should win by a goal margin of 2 or more. Only then will I believe it to be honest..

After he said that, I had no hope of him standing his ground..

And if you still don't believe me, just take a look at Zonal Marking's article.. http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/07/30/central-midfield-role/ & the article Madmax wrote (you still got the link for that?)